●      Analysis of theme development and voice in poetry

●      Study of poetic language, sounds, verse forms, and shaping forms

●      Emphasis on how poetry allows humanity to express its most fundamental spiritual, psychological, and social needs

●      Study of the requirements of a literary analysis essay

●      Attempt to write original poetry and receive feedback from a supportive group of fellow poets

●      Grading requirements include a presentation, writing poetry analysis essays, composing poems, and a final examination